Benjamin Todd “Benji” Vienne

Abbeville - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Benjamin Todd Vienne, 41, who died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.
He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend William C. Blanda officiating the services.
Serving as pallbearers will be Ty Hoffpauir, Kasey Vienne, Timmy Breaux, Jacob Menard, D.J. Harrington, Drew David, John “Duke” Broussard and Thad Landry.
Honorary pallbearers will be Barney Toups, Byron Hebert and Jacob Broussard.
Our hearts and lives are shattered while we endure this unimaginable loss. The void he has left will never be replaced in our hearts. Benji was a true gentleman, polite, respectful and chivalrous in an age when those qualities are rare to find. He was a loyal, honorable man of great faith who lived out his faith on a daily basis and helped and encouraged others to find their own spiritual path and peace.
He had a charming, witty, lively personality that was genuine and unique and left a lasting impression on all he encountered. But mostly he was full of love and shared his love and affection openly and without reserve.
Benji’s devotion, loyalty and connection with his wife and children was tremendous and the relationships that he cherished and shared with his family and friends were true, deep and unwavering.
We consider ourselves fortunate to have known and loved him and will hold on fiercely to his memory but it was not enough time. We are clinging to our faith and hope in the promise of being reunited one day with our husband, father and friend, Benji.
He is survived by his wife, Amanda Trahan Vienne of Abbeville; a 23-year-old son, Ty Parrish Hoffpauir of Crowley; daughters, Parrish Christian Vienne - age 15, Ellis Laine Vienne - age 14, and Evann Bradleigh Vienne - age 4; parents, Mona and Keith Vienne of Rayne; brother, Kasey Vienne and wife Lezette of Rayne; sister, Jennifer Menard and husband Jacob of Rayne; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Michael and Rose Anna Trahan of Abbeville; and Godparents, Alan Breaux and Josette Baker.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bradley and Ura Breaux; and paternal grandparents, Frank and Camilla Vienne.
The family requested that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., beginning   Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. with a rosary prayed at 7 p.m.. Visitation continues Thursday,  Nov. 10, from 8 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. when the procession will depart for the church.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.